It wasn’t a matter of the tax break. They left because of the socialist environment. They chose Virginia over NY despite a worse deal!!!
Does NYC really need Amazon? Plenty of jobs and commerce in NYC already. Ideally I think the Amazon jobs should go to a city that’s struggling (without having to subsidize a giant corporation of course, but that’s the way business gets done I suppose).
No taxes, just free.
we should amend the law so that every single member of your staff is faced with capital punishment
There is a reason why New York State loses population over the ling run.
I think it’s the opposite ... New York escaped from Amazon. You skew your ‘opinion’ in Amazon’s favor when you know better. One of the most respected business newspapers, you are demonstrably one sided in your coverage.
Please Stop 🛑✋ fakenews
Ya miss the point, folks are tired of corporate welfare and gentrification.
It’s toxic because of the people in charge. They’re all clowns.
Because amazon needs $3B in subsidies? That money would be better off invested in start ups and small businesses that will keep re-investing in the local area instead of concentrating profits.
NY RIP
They left because people protested and people called out Amazon. This is trash opinions with no research to back it up.
lol of was it Amazon's toxic culture that killed it?
Poor poor suffering Amazon didn't get to extort New Yorkers to build a Bezos lair with a helipad.
Moron,Ocasio was the toxic substance that destroyed the deal ,& 25,000 jobs. U know that. Why aren’t you saying it ?!
This opinion is a very bad opinion.
This opinion piece from your editorial board today seems to contradict this: 'Another Subsidy Letdown: Boston lured GE with millions. The company is now paying it back.'
Gonna b real fun when the mobs w guillotines come
V insulting to small businesses owned by people who actually pay taxes
Me, upon reading this take.
lmao the author was too cowardly to even put his name on the byline
Why should any city or state give this billionaire company tax relief or subsidies. Greed at it’s finest
thedomains Yay!
What a terrible take, is just trash.
Lol New York? The home of Wall Street is a toxic business environment? The WSJ has been a joke for decades, but even this is pretty stupid for you.
More like New York escapes Amazon. Why would they need 3,000,000,000 in tax abatements? It’s nonsense. Just blatant corporate greed.
More like a testament to the legacy of the company’s “bull in a china shop” treatment of Seattle
Exactly. Much bigger loss for workers of NY than Amazon.
Are small businesses getting tax breaks? From what I hear, they're leaving in droves or just barely hanging on due to Draconian fines on them for about every conceivable infraction. God forbid there's a piece of litter in front of their store. But amazon deserves a free ride?
I think I hate the WSJ 🔥
Lucky for Amazon. Messed up system
Pavlov dog opinion from the WSJ. I heard Mississippi has a friendly business environment. Their economy must be huuuuge!
NYGovCuomo
Socialism and big business are not generally good partners. Can’t blame them for bailing.
Not surprising the threat of unionizing scared off a major opponent of such practices like Amazon away. Can’t give pesky employees leverage to fair wages, decent vacation and benefits. Sad.
Go to TN, better taxes. for all
Will other companies follow?
Is it true that Amazon paid no Fed taxes last year?
Even deBlasio is pissed about this. Lol. AOC chased them away. In fact she might be the single best thing that could have possibly happened for Trump 2020.
But they employ a lot of people who pay Federal Taxes..... Come to West Virginia or Southern West Virginia Amazon!! We have a lot of people who need jobs and are willing to work hard!!
It's hilarious. New York is strangling itself. Big promises of social welfare as those who would pay for it, taxpayers and companies like Amazon, wisely run from it. Now, Wall Street needs to get out of there too.
Escape indeed 😂
Let companies planning expansion or a geographic move be forewarned. N.Y. hostile biz environment.
a huge win for progressives! Congrats!!
People who actually do the work for a living wanting a decent, living wage is not toxic; however, cutthroat capitalism IS.
Newyorkers don’t care about it, who else brother to care?
'We pass for what we are.' - Emerson
And how does a 'corporate citizen' receiving $ billion in subsidies pass constitutional muster when the Equal Protection Clause MANDATES similarly situated citizens must be treated the same under the law? It's a question that corporate subsidies/corporate tax exemptions present.
Never mind the drama of HQ2. Break this monopoly up. Break in two. BI2
This new wave of politicians are scary. Seems like they are bent on changing absolutely everything just for change’s sake.
Everything about liberalism is toxic.
Orwell_2012 amazon escapes is the correct terminology; they’re saving tons of millions on future relocation costs. They should move to Dallas & help them become a larger tech hub. Texas offers low taxes & a business friendly climate. NYC is the future socialist Mecca to avoid.
Pay attention America! Today, it's New York, tomorrow, the rest of capitalism. We can't and won't allow this to happen.
I see WSJ opinions have little to no value what a surprise .
Why the fuck is one of the richest companies in the world need a $3 billion subsidy?
Amazon escapes from the toxic jungle.
Still don’t see Amazon relocating to any Republican hotbeds such as rural Iowa or West Virginia. New York City still has lots of businesses and big money people living and moving there.
New York is toxic for families and for business. Move out today, run away.
Amazon doesn't need subsidies. Amazon was about to rob the people.
The very premise of this article is stupid.
New York is lost.
Seriously?
Nonsensical article.
It’s also a testament to corporate greed.
Toxic ignorance of voters in New York.
I thought that AOC got revenge for not getting her cut in the deal after it was a deal.
'loss?' amazon fled: they ran away the truth of what they are was put in front of them and they ran away they left not us no loss we did not want them: we like taxpayers. who aren't lying bullying cowards
Sean Ross The state of New York has the third-largest economy in the United States, trailing only Texas and California. New York's economy is so large, it would rank as the 15th or 16th largest economy in the world if it were its own country; exact ranking depends on the source.
How long will the service industry bubble last?
What was wrong with negotiating local public benefits? Done in L.A. and the L.A. Sports and Entertainment District is thriving. Bah bye Amazon, snowflakes.
New York is not a thing anymore
Was it the state or Amazon being unreasonable ?
Liberals are toxic.
wow, they escaped just in time .. LOL
Amazon should open it's new HQ in Flint. THAT would be amazing!
Amazon company that makes money on stocks and not on the sale of goods. she puts the minimum price for the goods.
Come next door to Jersey. I'm sure the ppl at the top will pretty much give you the city of Newark.
This is a bad opinion lol
$3 Billion in subsidies is a toxic Civic environment
Now they'll have to use that $3 billion on roads and schools, the horror!
Invest that money into your community.
25,000 people paying tax on $100,000+ salaries sure would pay for a lot of things... like that subway with so many issues. oops!
What a stupid point, it’s New Yorker who rejected the corrupt deal that their governor sold them out to Amazon, Victory to the ppl
Toxic tax shortfall. Toxic Metropolitan Transit.
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